The Trump administration has blocked $50 million that was allegedly allocated by the Biden government to purchase condoms for the Gaza Strip. Former officials deny the allegations.
The world's 500 richest people lost $108 billion due to the fall in tech stocks. Larry Ellison ($27.6 billion) and Jensen Huang ($20.8 billion) suffered the largest losses due to the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek reported large-scale cyberattacks after it overtook ChatGPT in the App Store. The company temporarily restricted the registration of new users due to technical issues.
Elon Musk said at an AfD party event that Germany should “turn the page” on the Nazi past. Jewish organizations and German politicians strongly condemned this statement on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
Google has announced the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” for users in the United States. The change will take place after an official update to the US Geographic Names System, and both names will be displayed outside the US and Mexico.
François Bayrou criticized Elon Musk's recent statements about France and Europe. The prime minister said that money should not give the right to control conscience.
Tesla is challenging in court the EU's anti-subsidy duty of up to 7. 8% on imports of electric vehicles from China. The company joined BMW and Chinese manufacturers who have also filed lawsuits against the new tariffs.
Elon Musk has published a map with a new name for the strait between England and France - the George Washington Channel. The proposal caused outrage among users and European politicians.
Republican Susie Wiles has rejected Elon Musk's request to locate an office in the West Wing. Instead, Musk's team will work in the Eisenhower Building across from the White House.
Banks plan to sell most of the debt assets of X (formerly Twitter) at 90-95 cents per dollar. The sale of $3 billion of debt is an attempt to minimize losses from the $44 billion deal with Musk.
Elon Musk has publicly criticized Trump's massive $500 billion artificial intelligence initiative. The president's headquarters is outraged by Musk's actions, who uses his influence to criticize the Stargate project.
Tesla has announced the start of deliveries of the updated Model Y Juniper in the US, Canada, and Europe starting in March. The car has a new design, an 8-inch screen for rear passengers and an improved autopilot system.
Elon Musk announced the start of beta testing of Starlink's direct connection to smartphones on January 27, 2025. The new technology will allow receiving satellite internet directly to mobile phones.
Trump announced his readiness to conclude a deal to sell TikTok, where half of it would be owned by the United States. Potential buyers include Elon Musk, Larry Ellison, and other American investors.
OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle are teaming up to develop a large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States. The project will create 100 thousand jobs and receive an immediate investment of $100 billion from SoftBank.
The German Chancellor commented on Elon Musk's gesture at Trump's rally, emphasizing his rejection of extreme right-wing positions. Musk later said he was tired of accusations of Nazism.
Elon Musk commented on the controversy surrounding his gesture at Donald Trump's rally. The billionaire ridiculed the accusations, calling it a “dirty trick.
Donald Trump has signed a decree transforming the US Digital Service into the Department of Government Efficiency under the leadership of Elon Musk. The new body will have expanded powers and aims to optimize the work of federal agencies.
At Trump's rally, Ilon Musk made a hand gesture that sparked controversy on social media.
Donald Trump officially took office as President of the United States on January 20, 2025. The leaders of Canada, the United Kingdom, the EU, NATO, and Finland have sent congratulations and expressed their willingness to cooperate.
Ilon Musk gave a speech at Trump's inauguration party at Capital One Arena. Owners of major technology companies, including the CEOs of Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple, attended the ceremony.
In his inauguration speech, Donald Trump announced the US plans to send astronauts to Mars to plant a flag. The idea was supported by Ilon Musk, who will head a new government department.
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and other tech leaders attend Trump's inauguration. The ceremony was moved indoors at the Capitol due to freezing temperatures.
Facebook, X, YouTube, and other tech companies have joined the EU's updated code of conduct on combating hate speech. The companies pledged to respond to complaints faster and implement automatic tools to detect harmful content.
The Joint Committee of Congress has released a detailed schedule for Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025. The ceremony will include an oath of office, a parade, and performances by famous artists.
Donald Trump's daughter chose an exclusive off-the-shoulder dress decorated with crystals and pearls. At an evening at the National Building Museum, she talked with Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.
In 2024, the wealth of billionaires grew by $5. 7 billion daily, reaching $15 trillion. According to Oxfam, five trillionaires may appear in the world within a decade, while 44% of the population lives in poverty.
President-elect Trump arrived in Washington on the eve of the inauguration. Due to extremely low temperatures, the ceremony was moved to the Capitol Rotunda, which caused problems with accommodating 250,000 guests.
In Washington, preparations are underway for the inauguration of the 47th President of the USA, Donald Trump. The ceremony will gather 250,000 guests, involve tech giants, and set a record for fundraising at $170 million.
Vice President Han Zheng will represent China at Donald Trump's inauguration after an unusual invitation from Xi Jinping. This is the highest level of Chinese representation at a US presidential inauguration in recent years.